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(Being a scholar, there are times that I was told I was wasting the money of the government because I joined walkouts... But I think it is the responsibility of the students to speak out for those who can't speak.)

He acknowledged that responsibility comes with having a bigger platform to influence others.

"I do acknowledge my priviledge. I do acknowledge that I have a bigger platform. As much as I enjoy having this kind of platform, there's also a responsibility that comes with it.There are youth who are following me, and I don't want to disappoint them by staying silent," Severo said in a mix of Filipino and English.

(I am waiting for them to speak up. If celebrities have the capacities to sell products to their followers, most likely they also have the abilities to share correct ideas and change people's perspective)

(Scared? No. Before I am a celebrity, I am a Filipino first. Before I am a celebrity, I am a student first. My being a Filipino is the first thing I think of first over my celebrity status.) — Rappler.com

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Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves).